Memory chip price spike threatens digital infrastructure projects
A sharp and sustained surge in global memory chip prices is pushing the country's ICT sector into a growing procurement crisis, with officials and industry insiders warning that delays, failed tenders and spiralling costs are severely affecting key digital infrastructure projects.Driven by explosive demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, prices...
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Broadband now main driving force of digital transformation
Speakers at a programme stressed that broadband connectivity has become an essential service underpinning education, healthcare, e-governance and commerce, as Bangladesh accelerates its transition towards a "Smart Bangladesh".Addressing the closing ceremony of Broadband Expo 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Posts, Telecommunications and ICT and Science...
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HC stays transfer orders of two BTRC officials
The High Court has stayed the transfer orders of two officials of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) who filed a writ petition challenging alleged irregularities in recruitment and promotions within the telecom regulator.A High Court bench comprising Justice Akram Hossain Chowdhury and Justice A.F.M. Saiful Karim issued the order...
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Energy crisis cuts production capacity by 25-30pc: BGMEA
The ongoing energy crisis is severely affecting garment production and shipments from factories, especially those located in the Ashulia and Gazipur industrial belts, industry insiders say.They claim that the production capacity of the factories has decreased by 25-30 per cent due to the lack of required gas and electricity.Readymade garment...
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Community Bank launches 'Community EWA 360' for payroll customers
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has officially launched its latest digital financial solution, Community EWA 360, following the 74th meeting of its Board of Directors held at Police Headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Md. Ali Hossain Fakir, Inspector General of Police, and Chairman of the bank. The solution is designed...
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Executive Committee 145th meeting of Modhumoti Bank held
The 145th meeting of the Executive Committee of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office on Thursday. The meeting was presided over by EC Chairman Salahuddin Alamgir. Among others, Mostafa Kamal, Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Nemai Kumar Saha, Members of the Executive Committee and Managing Director & CEO...
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United Finance disburses first startup loan to AponTech
United Finance has disbursed its first startup loan to AponTech, a leading social enterprise and fintech startup, under the Bangladesh Bank Special Startup Refinancing Scheme. Under the scheme, eligible startups can avail financing at a preferential 4 per cent interest rate. The cheque handover ceremony was attended by Nawshad Mustafa,...
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Shimanto Bank holds Business Summit
The Business Summit 2026 of Shimanto Bank was held in Dhaka recently. Chairman of the bank and Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh Maj Gen Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui attended the ceremony as the chief guest. The event was presided over by Md. Nurul Azim, Managing Director and CEO of the...
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